BA Bands eNews

October 22, 2018

-Directors Notes-


OBA State Champions!
Congratulations to the 2018 OBA State Marching Band Champions, the Pride of Broken Arrow!! The Pride competed in the OBA Championships this past weekend and earned awards including Outstanding Music Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance, and Outstanding General Effect in the preliminary contest and swept all awards in the finals competition including Outstanding Musical Performance, Outstanding Visual Performance and Outstanding General Effect. This marks the 26th OBA State Championship for the Pride and their 17th Consecutive title. What an amazing accomplishment for these outstanding student performers, staff and parent volunteers!


2 Competitions this Week
The Broken Arrow Pride will participate in 2 competitions this week. The OSSAA Regional Marching Contest will be hosted on Wednesday at NSU’s Stadium in Tahlequah and will feature bands in class 5A & 6A. Broken Arrow performs last at 3:15pm and admission is free to this event. The Bands of America St. Louis Super Regional will be hosted at St. Louis’ Dome at America’s Center on Saturday, October 26 and 27. Broken Arrow performs at 3:15pm on Saturday. See the schedule below for the Pride schedule for Wednesday and the Itineraries LINK for the complete St Louis trip itinerary.


OSSAA Regional Marching Contest in Tahlequah THIS Week - Wednesday (10/24)
The Pride will compete in the OSSAA Regional Marching Contest nest Wednesday (10/24). This is a free contest to attend and is held at the NSU - Tahlequah Stadium. Pride members will be dismissed from classes (but must make up any work missed) for the entire day on Wednesday, October 24. The following is an outline itinerary for that event.

NOTE: The Band will provide the lunch for Pride members
7:30am - Report to BAHS Stadium
7:45am - Pride Rehearsal at BAHS Stadium
9:30am - Load equipment, Eat Lunch, Change into Bottom 1/2 of Uniform, Load buses
11:00am - Depart BAHS for Tahlequah
12:30pm - Arrive at Tahlequah, Unload, Assemble equipment and props, Full Uniform, limited time to go watch a couple bands
2:00pm - OSSAA Contest Warm up
3:15pm - OSSAA Contest Performance
3:30pm - Load equipment etc…
4:30pm - Approx Departure time from Tahlequah
6:00pm - Approx Arrival time in Broken Arrow, Unload equipment, Change out of Uniform


OSSAA Regional Marching Contest - Performance Schedule
10:00am Skiatook HS
10:15am Will Rogers HS
10:30am Collinsville HS
10:45am Glenpool HS
11:00am Claremore HS
11:15am Tahlequah HS
11:30am McAlester HS
11:45am Pryor HS
12:00pm Edison HS

1:15pm Ponca City HS
1:30pm Sapulpa HS
1:45pm Charles Page (Sand Springs) HS
2:00pm Bartlesville HS
2:15pm Muskogee HS
2:30pm Union HS
2:45pm Owasso HS
3:00pm Jenks HS
3:15pm Broken Arrow HS



Bands of America Super Regional THIS WEEK!
This is an exciting time in the Pride’s preparations! The St Louis Super Regional Championship will be here next week! I know that the Pride members have been looking forward to this week for a long time to perform in one of the nation's most premier acoustical environments for a dome stadium. It is always amazing to see the number of BA parents, alumni and fans that will make their way to the Dome at America’s Center to see and hear some of the finest bands in the nation. There will be MANY bands from our area and state competing at the BOA Super Regional and I know that all Broken Arrow supporters will show their generosity and enthusiasm toward our band friends from Oklahoma!

Oklahoma, BAI Bands & Area Bands’ Prelim Performance times in St. Louis*

• Berryhill HS, OK - Friday - 9:30am
  
• Francis Howell Central HS, MO - Friday - 10:30am
  
• Lafayette HS, MO - Friday - 2:15pm
  
• Grain Valley HS, MO - Friday - 6:45pm
  
• Kickapoo HS, MO - Friday - 8:00pm
  
• Owasso HS, OK - Saturday - 9:15am
  
• Jenks HS, OK - Saturday - 1:30pm
  
• Blue Valley West HS, KS - Saturday - 2:00pm
  
• Broken Arrow HS, OK - Saturday - 3:15pm

St. Louis trip Itinerary information for THIS Week's Trip
Some itinerary notes:

• Report time at BAHS on Friday morning (10/26) is 6:00am - with a departure time of 7:00am.
• Broken Arrow’s preliminary performance time is Saturday at 3:15pm
• The finals competition begins at 7:15pm
• The Pride will depart St. Louis on Sunday morning and arrive in Broken Arrow at approximately 6:00pm
• The band Hotel in St. Louis is the Holiday Inn - Downtown Convention Center. 811 N 9th St, St Louis, MO 63101. (314) 421-4000
• Detailed itinerary can be found HERE
  

PRIDE SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEK

Horn Line / Percussion
  Monday - 3:15-6:15
  Tuesday - 3:20-7:00
  Wednesday - OSSAA Contest in Tahlequah (See schedule in eNews)
  Thursday - 5:00-9:00 (Load Semi Trailers after rehearsal)
  Friday - 6:00am Report time for St Louis Trip (7:00am departure)
  Saturday - BOA St. Louis Super Regional - All Day
  Sunday - Return from St Louis - 6:00pm approximate arrival at BAHS

Color Guard
  Monday - 4:00-6:15
  Tuesday - 5:00-8:00
  Wednesday - OSSAA Contest in Tahlequah (See schedule in eNews)
  Thursday - 5:00-9:00 (Load Semi Trailers after rehearsal)
  Friday - 6:00am Report time for St Louis Trip (7:00am departure)
  Saturday - BOA St. Louis Super Regional - All Day
  Sunday - Return from St Louis - 6:00pm approximate arrival at BAHS


Pride Schedule for NEXT Week (October 279 - November 3)

Horn Line / Percussion
  Monday - 3:15-6:15
  Tuesday - 3:20-7:00
  Wednesday - OFF
  Thursday - 3:30 - End of the Game (Senior Night)
  Friday - 3:30-7:30
  Saturday - 5:00-9:00

Color Guard
  Monday - 4:00-6:15
  Tuesday - 5:00-8:00
  Wednesday - OFF
  Thursday - 3:30 - End of the Game (Senior Night)
  Friday - 3:30-7:30
  Saturday - 5:00-9:00

Tradition of Broken Arrow
The Tradition of Broken Arrow is comprised of all Freshman and Sophomore band members AND the Pride of Broken Arrow members. The following is a list of upcoming dates and performances for the Tradition of Broken Arrow.

• Nov 1- 6:00-10:30- Home Football Game - BA vs. Enid (NOTE: This is a THURSDAY game)
  
• Nov 28-30- 3:30-5:30- Christmas Parade Rehearsals at BAHS
  
• Dec 1- 9:00-11:00- BA Christmas Parade - Main Street
  
• May 11- 9:00-11:00- BA Rooster Days Parade - Main Street
  
• May 11- 11:30-1:00- Uniform Check in at BAHS
  

Copyright - Video, Audio Recordings are prohibited
The following is a copyright reminder to our family, friends and fans of the Pride of Broken Arrow. In order to protect the rights of the original composers and copyright owners who license their music to the Pride of Broken Arrow, Bands of America and Broken Arrow Public Schools strictly prohibit the use of audio and video recording technology - including mobile devices and live streaming applications - during and rehearsal or performance setting. We thank you for your cooperation and for complying with the law.


2019 Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion Information
There will be an informational meeting for all students and parents interested in 2018 Broken Arrow Indoor Percussion on Monday, October 22nd from 6:30-7:00 PM in the Band Hall. All members of the Pride are eligible for membership in the Drumline, Front Ensemble and the Visual Ensemble. Information about auditions, rehearsal, performance, and tentative trip schedule as well as additional info for the upcoming Indoor Percussion Season.

-BA Bands Parent Association-


FUNCTIONS

Please make sure you student brings their Pride water jug, full of water, for the trip to OSSAA in Tahlequah on Wednesday. 

Sophomore / Junior parents, we need donations for Senior Reception on November 13 after Sounds of the Stadium.  Follow this LINK to sign-up to provide something.

SENIORS. Senior night will be Thursday, November 1st. Parents will meet in the fine arts gallery to pin a corsage/bout on their student. A photographer will be present for photos. The senior reception will be held at the BAPAC following Sounds of the Stadium on Tuesday, November 13th. Please submit 1 baby picture and 4 other band related photos of your student to bafunctions@gmail.com by November 1st. Please put your students name in the subject line of the email.

St Louis reminders:

• All prescription medications must be turned into Ms. Good in the Fine Arts Office no later than October 23rd as noted above.
  
• Students should bring a full water jug with them when we depart Friday, October 26th for St. Louis since we will be stopping to rehearse.
  
• Students only need money for souvenirs. Everything else (all meals and snacks) are covered by their Pride fees. Parents may see their student briefly Saturday morning in the dome when we are there to watch and buy souvenirs. If you need to reach your student at other times to get them something, please do this via bafunctions@gmail.com. NO parents are allowed in students rooms at any time and students are not to leave with a parent during any point in the trip without specific permission from a director.
  
• Hornline and percussion will need an extra white uniform tshirt for the trip - these can be purchased from the uniform room only. Only 1 extra shirt can be purchased due to quantity, for a total of 2 shirts per student. Students should also bring extra socks and sliders.
  
• Colorguard will not need extra shirts, but will likely need a spare pair of tights. It is recommended that you order online, as many stores in town are sold out.

SPECIAL EVENTS

OBA 2018
Huge thanks to everyone who worked tirelessly to make OBA a tremendous success. Our many volunteers included parents, grandparents, siblings, alumni, parent alumni, and friends of the Pride. As a volunteer, I hope you had a chance to:

• Meet someone new with ties to the program (parent, alumnus, former director, etc.)
• Learn something about the BA Pride program or history
• Cheer alongside our guest bands and their families
• Witness the hospitality and cheerful hearts of those in our organization
  

• Feel great about helping accomplish something extraordinary!

OPERATIONS

Gearing up for the competition portion of the season.  GroupMe update will include times, locations, and event info as they become available.

baprideoperations@gmail.com



CONCESSIONS

Thank you to all the concession volunteers at OBA!!  You all did a fantastic job!!  Because of you, concessions was a great success!!

November 1st will be the last scheduled football game of the season. This is senior night. We are asking for underclassmen parents to volunteer for this game,please.

November 9th is a scheduled Playoff game hosted at Memorial stadium. This is the same time the Pride will be in Indy for Nationals. Please consider signing up to volunteer in concessions if you will be in town this night. Thank You!

Sign up to volunteer in the concessions CLICK HERE. Click on the form select the dates you are able to volunteer.


We appreciate everyone who volunteers in the concessions!

For any questions Email Baconcessions@gmail.com

To get your food handler card for this season CLICK HERE.



MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Carrie Crane -- development.bapride@gmail.com

Looking to add a few more people to the Marketing and Development team. If you are interested, please email Carrie Crane @ development.bapride@gmail.com or call me 918-902-3710.

SPONSORSHIPS:
Pride parents, if you own a business or work for a business that would like to become a sponsor, we have many levels to get involved with Broken Arrow Bands. Businesses can show their support and be acknowledged with several forms advertising. Please contact me for more information. Carrie Crane 918-902-3710 or development.bapride@gmail.com.

Remember to support our supporters !




COMMUNICATIONS
GET UPDATES ON YOUR PHONE AS TEXT MESSAGES! Join the BA Band Parents 2018 group in Remind. Text @babandpa to 81010. You can also send a blank email to babandpa@mail.remind.com to get messages as emails. You can also join at https://www.remind.com/join/babandpa.

CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOR BA BANDS E-MAILS! Please check your Spam or Junk mail folder for emails from any BA Bands email addresses. These include but are not limited to: BAConcessions@gmail.com; bapridework@hotmail.com; BABandFundraising@gmail.com;; BASpecialEvents@gmail.com; and BAStadiumCleanup@gmail.com.

If you see any of these emails in your Junk or Spam folder, add the email address for those emails to your contact list. That should ensure you receive future emails correctly. If you wish to be removed from any of these mailing lists, send a message to the appropriate address and ask to be removed.

If you continue to have problems, email James Royal at babandcommunications@gmail.com for help.



FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

If you would like to receive fundraising emails, please email us at BABandFundraising@gmail.com and let us know you’d like to be added.

Thanks to everyone who came out for Uncle Vinny's Dine Out night!  And a big THANK YOU to Uncle Vinny's for their support of the Pride of Broken Arrow!


CHRISTMAS WREATHS FUNDRAISER - This fundraiser is due no later than the end of practice on Tuesday. Because of the timing necessary to place this order, absolutely no late orders can be accepted after Tuesday, so plan accordingly and be sure to get your orders in before practice ends that day.  Extra packets have been put on the table in the high school band office reception area. The information has also been uploaded to the Broken Arrow Bands Members and Family Facebook Group. There is a video in the comments of that file explaining how the Holiday Gifts (shipped orders) portion of this fundraiser works. Remember, orders MUST be turned in no later than the end of practice on Tuesday, October 23.


SECRET GARDEN CANDLES FUNDRAISER - This will be our last fundraiser for this Pride season, and it will be a "flash fundraiser"; meaning it is going to have a very quick turnaround time so that profits can be applied to your accounts.  This will start as soon as we have approval, so stay tuned to Facebook and your emails for when to pick up packets.  the absolute deadline will be Thursday, November 1 by 3:30pm, no later.


CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER - We have a new supply of chocolate.  It will be available for purchase at the October 30 band parent meeting.  Note: Chocolate is ONLY sold during scheduled fundraiser pickup dates/times and band parent meetings.  Cash/checks for payment only please. Important to remember - if you turn in money from selling chocolate, please mark it as a band payment so that it gets posted to Charms that way; you will have already paid the profit upfront. CLICK HERE for the chocolate fundraiser guidelines.


FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS - Want to help us?If you would like to volunteer with fundraising, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for 2-3 people to join this team. Let us know by emailing at babandfundraising@gmail.com and mention that you are interested in helping with fundraising.


::::::: PLEASE READ - IMPORTANT UPDATE::::::: - You MUST include your contact information (email address and phone number) on ALL fundraiser order forms before turning them in (even if the form doesn't ask for that info). Also, if you are not receiving our fundraising emails already and you participate in fundraising at all, you need to be added to that email list because that is the best way to receive current news about fundraisers; please ask to be added to that email list if you are not already on it.  Finally, be sure to join the Broken Arrow Bands Members and Family Group on Facebook.  We will upload fundraiser order forms and guidelines to the files section there each month once they begin.


LEGENDS CAR WASH FUNDRAISER - CODE 1219 IS GOOD YEAR ROUND!
Need a car wash? Each time the code 1219 is entered, the BA Bands program gets 20% of the sale at Legends Car Wash at Kenosha and Aspen (2300 W. Kenosha). This link has a bar code and the code number. CLICK HERE for the link. Download the graphic to your phone so you can show the barcode or give them the code each time you have your car washed at Legends! Thanks to Legends Car Wash for their support of the Pride!


PRIDE WORK - Earn Money For Your Band Trip Account - There are so many ways to earn money for your band trip account! Start earning money now for the 2018 marching season.

Many of these opportunities go quickly. The work sign-ups are sent via email to those on the Pride Work email list. Please ask to get on the Pride Work email list by writing to bapridework@gmail.com.

For Stadium Cleanup, please send an email to bastadiumcleanup@gmail.com

* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email bapridework@gmail.com



PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com or BAPrideStore@gmail.com

For the latest information and updates on the Pride Store, join our e-mail list by writing to us at babandfundraising@gmail.com


PRIDE STORE OPEN AT NEXT BAND PARENT MEETING ON OCTOBER 30 - We will be open at 6PM and again after the meeting.

PRIDE STORE VOLUNTEERS - Want to help us?
If you would like to volunteer in the Pride Store, we have fun and will welcome you to join our crazy crew!  Let us know by emailing at babandfundraising@gmail.com or bapridestore@gmail.com

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SEASON'S PRIDE PHOTOS OF BAND CAMP, COMPETITIONS, REHEARSAL AND MORE? - These pictures can be purchased online only.  Ordering online is easy and you can see ALL of the photos you wish to see.   CLICK HERE to see the photos and purchase. All profits go to our band booster account!



Upcoming Dates and Events
Oct 22 -  Indoor Percussion Info Meeting - 6:30pm - BAHS Band Hall
Oct 24 - OSSAA Marching Contest - All Day - at Tahlequah
Oct 26-28 - BOA St Louis Super Regional Trip
Oct 30 - Band Parent Meeting
Nov 1 - Game: BA vs Enid (home). Pride Senior Night
Nov 3 - All State / All District Auditions at Broken Arrow
Nov 3 - Pride Saturday Rehearsal
Nov 5 - Send Off Dress Rehearsal Performance
Nov 6 - Pride to Expo Center (all day)
Nov 7 - Pride Leaves for Indianapolis (11:00pm approx.)
Nov 8 - Arrive in Indianapolis / Rehearsal Day
Nov 9 - BOA Grand National Championship Prelims Performance (3:15pm approx.)
Nov 10 - BOA Grand National Championship Semi-Finals and Finals (should we advance)
Nov 11 - Return to Broken Arrow
Nov 12 - Pride Rehearsal - Grand Nationals Wrap up, Sounds of Stadium prep
Nov 13 - Sounds of the Stadium Concert - 7pm BAPAC
Nov 15 - Pride at BAHS Bonfire Pep Rally / Photos at Stadium
Nov 16 - Game: Playoff Game 2 TBD
Nov 19 - Indoor Percussion Auditions (3:30-6:00)
Nov 20 - Indoor Percussion Auditions (3:30-6:00)
Nov 27 - HS Chamber Concert - 7pm BAPAC Lobby
Nov 30 - Game: State Championship Playoff Game TBD
Dec 1 - All State Auditions
Dec 1 - BA Christmas Parade
Dec 2 - Jazz Concert
Dec 6 - Percussion Concert
Dec 11 - Freshman Academy Band Concert
Dec 13 - HS Band Concert

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